inyadreems

A member of Mustang fan-forum StangNet caught this camouflaged mule last week in Santa Monica. While the back end looks straight 2009, we're told it may be a powertrain tester for a possible "Boss" V8-powered 2011 Ford Mustang GT.

Here's what forum poster GoDogGo has to say:


While the rear appears to be a standard mk1/2009, the front end used modified 2010 bodywork with additional venting in the middle of the hood and what appeared to be a slightly different front valance.
What can't be seen is the rumble — Far deeper, far louder than a standard GT. While it's possible that it's a powertrain mule for a Shelby or mid-range "Boss" variant, the standard GT brakes would lead me to believe it's 2011's new V8.

Although it'd be helpful to get a closer look at the front of the 'stang, we've got to believe Ford's out testing the new engine line-up in sunny SoCal as well as the seriously sunny and sweltering Death Valley. We'd also expect Ford'll still find a way to put the Boss between the rails of the next Mustang GT — despite indications otherwise. Take a look at the shot again over on StangNet and tell us whether we're looking at an application of the new "Boss" V8 or something more Shelby-like. [StangNet]

http://jalopnik.com/5308298/2011-ford-mustang-gt

Daniel60

Thanks for sharing dude and it's too bad that they couldn't use this car has the body.

Daniel60

Wish they were using this body style however the tires need to be smaller like a 18 inch.

Mishri

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/22/i...ng-introduced/ you can get that body.. if you want to shell out the cash hopefully they do go back to the 05-09 rear end and keep the 2010 front and sides.. to me that would be the best of both worlds. and would make me want a 2011 baaaaaaddd!!

1slow67

Doubt it. From what people are saying on other forums is that is just a 2010 mule that someone might have bought and is driving around.

83gtragtop

Really?

I thought mules were generally scrapped.

1slow67

Starts at post 20 about possibly being a old mule

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=482887

83gtragtop

Still no. Car companies do not sell Mules, it is illegal. They are using an old test vehicle for new engine/drivetrain/suspension technology.

kenthicken

http://www.galpinspecials.com/iacoccamustang.html

sonicx

+1 im in total agreement & would trade up.